Beyond Good & Evil HD

Beyond Good & Evil garnered a loyal following when it was released in 2003, and while news of the sequel has gone dark, Ubisoft has remastered the game in HD, offering it as a cheap download.

The plot presents a light-hearted take on grim affairs as aliens assault and kidnap the population of a watery world called Hillys. It's an all-ages tale that's rooted in the charm and humor of its characters, Jade and Pey'j, who are recruited to infiltrate military facilities to photograph evidence of an unsettling conspiracy.

While the game lasts about eight hours, the world of Hillys feels quite small. You can see most of the map right from the start, and there are only a handful of major dungeon areas. However, there are smaller caves and obstacle courses hiding pearls used to buy vehicle upgrades needed to access new areas. Photographing wildlife is also a big part of the game, and you'll find yourself rushing to snap shots of new enemies in addition to seeking out more benign creatures to complete your album.

Infiltrating these hidden facilities employs a blend of platforming, stealth, and combat. None of these elements are particularly deep, but they complement one another well and battles are focused more on fending off groups than chaining together flashy combos. You'll also coordinate with your partners, calling on their unique talents to help you through tough areas.

You'll spend quite a bit of time navigating the waterways in your hovercraft. Aside from traveling from one island location to the next, you'll blast away flying sea serpents, rush through obstacle courses in You'll spend quite a bit of time navigating the waterways in your hovercraft. Aside from traveling from one island location to the next, you'll blast away flying sea serpents, rush through obstacle courses in looters' caves, and even compete in races.

The HD upgrade for Beyond Good & Evil is an unmistakable improvement. The conversion isn't quite perfect though. In places, you'll still find blocky textures, odd visual glitches, menus floating beyond the edge of the world, and places where you can fall right through the geometry.

Enduring all this is an art style stands the test of time with a soft green and blue color palette that looks like a painting put to motion. The charisma of the lead characters is a testament to the strong voice acting, and the soundtrack is equally varied and fantastic.

Whether it's your first journey to Hillys or you're reliving fond memories, Beyond Good & Evil is definitely worth the HD upgrade, especially at the cheap asking price of just $10.

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